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The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Phil Spector. Those were my idols.
Brian Wilson
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Brian Wilson
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: June 20
Actor
Bass Guitarist
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Inglewood
California
Brian Douglas Wilson
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If you're going to write a song, try to get together with a collaborator because it's better to write with collaborators.
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I can write songs, I've had songs in movies, but I can't compose film scores, you know?
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Any article's good. Long as it's publicity, I think that's all that matters. I think it's advancement for my career.
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I consider myself to be a crusader of love. I try to spread love around the world as best I can because I know I have a handle on love.
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I think about God, yes, and I wonder if there is a God. And if there is a God, will God please help me through my hard trips.
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You're called a genius by people, and then your whole life you become the part.
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I think cursing is a bunch of malarkey.
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I wanted to emulate Bob Flanagan, the high voice in the 'Four Freshmen.' I wanted to sing high like he did.
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J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There's a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it's like meditation.
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I think in terms of emotions. And feelings. So sometimes what I say may not always be clear. But creatively, there's a lot to be said for that way of thinking.
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I earned my famous name.
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I was very, very financially secure my whole life. I have been very lucky to say that.
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I listen to oldies but goodies stations, '60s and '70s music.
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Being single is like liking a Phil Spector record.
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I still believe that something is right only when it feels right.
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Humor - it helps to make the vibe better - it loosens up the vibrations.
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All of the artists did such a beautiful job I can’t thank them enough. I’m just honored that 'God Only Knows' was chosen. 'God Only Knows' is a very special song. An extremely spiritual song and one of the best I’ve ever written.
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